Kathryn Hahn | |
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Hahn in 2016
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Born |
Westchester, Illinois, U.S. |
July 23, 1973
Alma mater |
Northwestern University (B.A., Theatre) Yale School of Drama |
Occupation | Actress, comedian |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse(s) | Ethan Sandler (m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Kathryn Hahn (born July 23, 1973) is an American actress and comedian. She began her career on television playing Lily Lebowski in the NBC crime drama series Crossing Jordan (2001—2007). Hahn went on to appear as supporting actress in a number of comedy films, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Step Brothers (2008), Our Idiot Brother (2011), We're the Millers (2013) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013).
As lead actress, Hahn starred in the 2013 comedy-drama Afternoon Delight directed by Jill Soloway. In 2016, she starred in the comedy film Bad Moms (2016). She also has appeared in a number of dramatic films, including Revolutionary Road (2008), This Is Where I Leave You (2014), Tomorrowland (2015), The Visit (2015), and Captain Fantastic (2016).
Hahn was born in Westchester, Illinois, the daughter of Karen and Bill Hahn. She has German, Irish, and English ancestry. She was raised Catholic. Hahn grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and attended Beaumont School. She attended Northwestern University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in theatre before attending Yale University. While attending Yale School of Drama, Hahn starred as Sally Bowles in Cabaret and as Célimène in Molière's play The Misanthrope.